Epsom Salt | Epsom Salt Stress Relief

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Epsom Salt is a natural stress reliever. Soaking in Epsom Salt baths can also relieve muscle and joint pain. It can flush toxins out of your body, and much more. Just add two cups of Epsom Salts to warm bath water to take advantage of the benefits of Epsom Salt.

What is Epsom Salt? Magnesium and sulfates are the major components in Epsom Salt, and major elements in all human cells.

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According to the National Academy of Sciences, most Americans are deficient in both magnesium and sulfates, and studies have found that this lack accounts for the high rate of heart disease, arthritis, joint pain, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue and stress-related illnesses in our population. Studies also found that men receive 80% of the magnesium and sulfates needed for good health, and women receive only 70% of their daily requirement.

Why are you so depleted of magnesium and sulfates? It's no surprise that the American diet lacks basic daily nutrients. Marketed food products are heavily processed to prevent spoilage, and are saturated with sugar, fat, protein and salt. All processed foods lack magnesium and actually accelerates the depletion of magnesium in your body. No wonder you feel completely stressed out. Researchers have found that raising magnesium levels in your body can benefit your health in the following ways:

are believed to drain the body of magnesium. Proper amounts of magnesium help the body bind adequate amounts of serotonin; a moodelevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well-being and relaxation.

While increasing your magnesium levels, Epsom Salt also delivers sulfates to the body, which are difficult to get through food, but are readily absorbed through the skin. Sulfates are also very important to our body’s functions, and are said to benefit joint and digestive tract proteins, brain tissue, stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes, and helps to detoxify the body of medicine residue and environmental contaminants.

Use of Epsom Salt for Stress ReliefThe most effective way to receive the benefits of Epsom Salt is to absorb it through your skin, and soaking in an Epsom Salt bath is said to be the most effective means of delivering magnesium and sulfates to your body. Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-size bathtub, more if it’s larger. Soaking in an Epsom Salt bath once a week for at least 15 minutes is good to receive the stress relieving benefits from the magnesium and sulfates, but if you are trying to ease muscle or joint pain, bathe in Epsom Salt at least three times a week.

Epsom Salt can also be ingested and used as a laxative. Epsom salt is an FDA approved laxative. The Epsom Salt package provides directions on how to ingest it, but it is always good to consult your doctor before ingesting any substances, especially if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medications.

Additional Uses for Epsom SaltWhen magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin it sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, relieves stress, and is also a natural emollient and defoliator.

Compresses:Use 2 cups of Epsom Salt per gallon of water to relieve sore muscles, bruising, swelling or bug bites.

Foot Baths:Use a cup of Epsom Salt in a container of warm water to soothe aches, remove odors, pull out toxins and soften rough skin.

Skin Exfoliation:Massage a handful of Epsom Salt over wet skin on any area to exfoliate an area of your skin. Rinse very with warm water.

Experience the wide-ranging benefits of Epsom Salt. It's been used as a home remedy for years. The benefits of Epsom Salt are not folk lore, or just an old wives tale. The benefits and uses of Epsom Salt is backed by scientific studies and years of research. You can find more information on the benefits of Epsom Salt at the Epsom Salt Industry Council.

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